New SARS-CoV-2 IgM assay introduced by Beckman Coulter in countries accepting the CE Mark Kumar Jeetendra | November 12, 2020 Beckman Coulter, a medical diagnostics pioneer, today announced the launching of its accessibility SARS-CoV-2 Immunoglobulin M (IgM) assay in countries accepting the CE Mark. The brand new IgM antibody test revealed 99.9% specificity with 1,400 negative trials and 100% sensitivity at >18 times post symptom onset and post positive PCR. Beckman Coulter’s IgM assay is …
Researchers grow new serological assay for discovery of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies Kumar Jeetendra | December 13, 2020 Researchers at UC Santa Cruz have developed a novel serological assay for the detection of antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus which causes COVID-19. Rebecca DuBois, associate professor of biomolecular engineering at UC Santa Cruz, said the new method her staff developed is as accurate as the most dependable antibody tests now available, but is less …
Mastering the Art of Immunoassay: Tips and Techniques Kumar Jeetendra | January 9, 2024 To master the art of immunoassay, one needs to understand the principles, optimize experimental conditions and troubleshoot effectively. Here is how to become more skilled in immunoassay: Understand the Basics: Go through some key points about immunoassay such as antigen-antibody interactions, signal detection and quantification methods. Select the Appropriate Format: The appropriate immunoassay format (e.g., …